of Slavery.--Threatening War between England and her
Provincial Dependencies.--The Effect upon Public Sentiment. 289


CHAPTER XXII.

THE COLONY OF NORTH CAROLINA.

1669-1775.

The Geographical Situation of North Carolina favorable to
the Slave-Trade.--The Locke Constitution adopted.--William
Sayle commissioned Governor.--Legislative Career of the
Colony.--The Introduction of the Established Church of
England into the Colony.--The Rights of Negroes controlled
absolutely by their Masters.--An Act respecting
Conspiracies.--The Wrath of Ill-natured Whites visited upon
their Slaves.--An Act against the Emancipation of
Slaves.--Limited Rights of Free Negroes. 302


CHAPTER XXIII.

THE COLONY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.

1679-1775.

The Provincial Government of Massachusetts exercises
Authority over the State of New Hampshire at its
Organization.--Slavery existed from the Beginning.--The